Boko Haram using drones to monitor Nigerian troops – Army

Nigeria’s militant Islamist group Boko Haram has started to use drones, the army has said, in a clear sign that the jihadists have become increasingly sophisticated to garner intelligence on the movement of troops.

In a statement, the army said it had noticed “daring moves” by the militants, including the “increased use of drones against our defensive positions” and the swelling of its ranks by foreign fighters.